The tense budget of the city of Vienna now forces the Viennese lines to save. Now tickets are becoming more expensive. What, how and where is negotiated. We have the timetable.
Exactly 365 euros for a whole year in Vienna -a Europe -wide showcase project. But according to financial councilor Barbara Novak (Spö), this will soon be history. The city must save or increase income. You can still remain silent about the height. The “Kroon” therefore asked Wiener-Linien boss Alexandra Reinagl on the sidelines of an appointment.
“Honest and justified”
“We calculate different models for a price that is logical, honest and justified,” said Reinagl. One thing is clear: the costs in public transport, from energy to staff to maintenance. But the price has remained unchanged since 2012 – at that time the annual ticket already cost 449 euros.
Services could be canceled without extra income
For Reinagl, affordability is a top priority. And: “It is the most important thing for me that Vienna stays as mobile as now.” Your concern: The offer can suffer without extra income. The budget is tense everywhere. How this could influence the public network is currently not entirely clear. They do not want to be nailed with longer intervals or painted line extensions.
Tariff system is located on the test bench
“It is shortened everywhere, even with us. And I hope I will shorten the extra income less.” The background: rising ticket prices would not lead directly to profit, but would bring the cutbacks to the attention during the operation during the operation. One thing is certain: it is not only talking about the single prize, but about the entire rate system, including payment of installment. “It will be a reform. It must be in a ratio.”
The town hall has the last word
Or, when and how much the price rises, is not determined by the Viennese lines. “I can only refer to our owner,” said Reinagl. What is meant is the leading mobility councilor Ulli Sima. This will work out concrete proposals together with the Viennese lines in the coming months. Reinagl announces intensive discussions, but at the same time emphasizes the social responsibility of the company.
Source: Krone
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